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SMS Messaging as GSM Extension
14 SMS Messaging as GSM Extension
The SMS APIs for J2ME environment enable the following functionality:
•Creating an SMS message
•Sending an SMS message
•Viewing an SMS message
•Deleting an SMS message
The SMS APIs support the following contents to be sent over SMS:
•Text message
•Audio files: .au, .midi. .wav, .mp3
•Image files: .png, .gif
The SMS messages for each MIDlet are managed by the MIDlet.
Creating a Message
The API enables creating of SMS messages. The addressing is compliant with the standard SMS addressing as specified in the GSM standards. The content of the message can be constructed using one or more of the content types specified in chapter 10 of this document.
Sending a Message
The SMS API provides a way to send a message to the appropriate SMS address. Any errors while sending the message should be handled appropriately.
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